The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 489

Fine.

She’d take care of them, one at a time.

The Main Group.

Charlotte walked in with two people at her side. Jackson on the left, Adonis on the right.

As soon as they stepped into the lobby, the mood shifted. The whole place seemed to hold its breath. Every employee’s head turned. Eyes widened. For a moment, you could almost hear all those hearts skip a beat as they realized who had just arrived.

Was that really Charlotte?

She was gorgeous, that much was obvious, but there was something else about her. She carried herself with this quiet, untouchable confidence. Not a hint of shame or fear, not even with all the gossip and ugly headlines floating around online.

People hadn’t forgotten how the company’s stocks had crashed because of her scandal. Now, the way everyone looked at her was complicated. Some were curious. Some were judging her. And a few just looked shocked that she’d even dare to show up.

She actually had the nerve to come back.

“You...”

The receptionist tried to stop her, but Charlotte didn’t even break stride. She walked straight toward the executive elevator.

Panicked, the receptionist rushed after her. “Hey, you can’t go up unless you’ve been announced!”

Announced?

This was her family’s company. She didn’t need anyone’s permission.

Adonis noticed the commotion, frowned, and turned around. His voice was cold. “Maybe take a look at whose company you’re working for.”

“Is that so?” Steven let out a dry laugh. “Well, it’s about time she did something useful.”

He didn’t waste another second. He and his secretary hurried toward the conference room, already whispering about how Charlotte should phrase her apology.

Olivia happened to be nearby and overheard them. She frowned. Charlotte, admit she was wrong? That just didn’t sound like her at all.

Still, curiosity got the better of her, so Olivia followed them down the hallway.

A few minutes later, Steven pushed open the conference room door. There was Charlotte, sitting back in her chair, legs crossed, looking completely relaxed. Jackson and Adonis stood on either side of her, tall and intimidating.

Steven’s heart skipped. For a second, his whole body went rigid.

Did she look like someone who’d come to beg for forgiveness? Not even close.